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Release Year2025
Runtime0h 25m
LanguageDutch
CertificationNR
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DirectorHester Overmars
WritersMarieke Hoogwout, Hester Overmars
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast2 credited
Also Known AsDe Kunst van het Vrij Zijn
About De Kunst van het Vrij Zijn
The Art of Being Free follows a moving conversation between Dutch TV icon Paul Haenen (77) and writer Lale Gül (27), who connect over their shared fight for personal and artistic freedom. Inspired by each other's books, they reflect on themes of identity, religion, family, autonomy, and being role models. Haenen, openly gay since 1964, and Gül, who challenged conservative Islam in 2021, explore what it means—and costs—to live freely. Directed by Hester Overmars, this tender and timely documentary is a powerful dialogue on courage, expression, and the human need for authenticity.
Directed by Hester Overmars, De Kunst van het Vrij Zijn leans on a strong ensemble — Lale Gül, Paul Haenen — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2025.
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